They are making a significant contribution - to the health and happiness of Cherokee citizens, the preservation of Cherokee culture, and the greater good of the local economy through programs and accomplishments, such as:

• Investing nearly $100 million to build new and renovate existing Cherokee Nation health care facilities to provide the best care possible for tribal citizens.

• Creating more than 8,700 new jobs since 2000 and managing an annual payroll of more than $426 million.

• Operating the largest tribal health system in the United States, including a 58-bed hospital, eight outpatient facilities with medical, dental, vision and other health care services.